Bart Timmer joins The Sweetshop’s ANZ rosters

The Sweetshop has welcomed Dutch director Bart Timmer to its New Zealand and Australian rosters.

Already repped by The Sweetshop USA, Timmer is bringing his comedic wit and distinctive eye to clients down under.

On signing to The Sweetshop ANZ, Timmer says: “Finally crossing the ocean. Jet lag pending.”

Comedy with a cinematic eye

Timmer has spent the last three decades crafting character-driven comedy with a cinematic eye. Along the way, he has worked on campaigns for brands including Volkswagen, Heineken, Jim & Fix and Canal Digital.

Timmer has a genuine gift for getting the most out of people in front of the camera, says The Sweetshop.

Ben Dailey, managing director and executive producer at The Sweetshop NZ, says: “Bart doesn’t really need an introduction, his work has been at the forefront of comedy for as long as I can remember. Bart is a perfect fit for Sweetshop and we look forward to having him down here soon.

Greg Fyson, The Sweetshop Australia global head of director development and co-managing director, adds: “Bart brings a rare sophistication to comedy. He understands the quiet agony of being human, the awkwardness, the panic and the social misfires, and turns it all into work that is precise, cinematic and genuinely funny.”

Timmer’s work has earned global recognition at award shows including Cannes Lions, the D&AD Awards, the Clios and Eurobest.

He is now available for commercial, branded and short-form projects across Australia and New Zealand exclusively through The Sweetshop.